Crime Rate in St Anne's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Anne's

The total recorded crimes in St Anne's, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Anne's crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Anne's, encompassing approximately 18,508 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
St Anne's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dawson Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Waterford Green with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Anne's?

To understand the safety of St Anne's, we need to analyze St Anne's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, St Anne's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1454 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, St Anne's had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,269 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Anne's recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, St Anne's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Anne's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Anne's has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total St Anne's crimes were 1,454. The crime rate of St Anne's in 2024 was 78.56 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Anne's were around 1,269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.56 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Anne's)CrimesRank (St Anne's)CrimesRank (St Anne's)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
Hetton117 91,533 111,478 13
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

St Anne's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202521
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 20256
December 202413
November 202411
October 202419
September 202430
August 202422

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202538
May 202547
April 202543
March 202536
February 202520
January 202524
December 202423
November 202421
October 202437
September 202435
August 202426

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202516
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202510
April 202512
March 20255
February 20259
January 202513
December 20244
November 202415
October 20249
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202520
May 202524
April 202519
March 202521
February 202516
January 202511
December 202416
November 202416
October 20247
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations St Anne's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Anne's postcode area is presented below.

1. Dawson Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Waterford Green (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Portchester Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Halvergate Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Hollinside Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Glasbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birchberry Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Greenway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. South Hylton (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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